Hexham Racecard - Saturday 6th April

RACEDAY OFFICIALS

STEWARDS

Adrian Smith (Chief Steward)

James Vestey (Stewards’ Panel Chair)

Lyndsay Allan, Katie Dowson Robert McCarthy

STARTERS

Russell Garritty

Andrew Parker

JUDGE

Nicholas Hargreave

CLERK OF THE SCALES

Karl Curran

EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS

Linda Porter, Jim Bonar, Michelle Maughan

VETERINARY SURGEONS

Suzy Yeend MRCVS

Euan Laidlaw MRCVS

Sally Booth MRCVS

MEDICAL OFFICERS

Dr Viv Tut, Dr Sam Foster, Dr Lisa Sayles

VETERINARY OFFICER

Tim Davies

COMMENTATOR

Alan Howes

BETTING RING MANAGER

John Clark

RACEDAY PRESENTER

Gordon Brown

SAFEGAURDING LEAD

Cheryl Litster-Smith

SAFTEY OFFICER

Michael Smith

RACECOURSE MANAGER

Robert Whitelock

CLERK OF THE COURSE

James Armstrong

HEAD GROUNDSMAN

Mark Cameron

ROBERT C. WHITELOCK Racecourse Manager MARK CAMERON Head Groundsman Tel:

CHERYL SMITH Raceday Secretary

JAMES ARMSTRONG Clerk of the Course

SEAN TASKER-BROWN Owners & Trainers Liaison office@hexham-racecourse.co.uk Mobile:

WELCOME E TO HEXHAM

W ELCO M E TO B R I TA I N S M O S T S CEN IC R ACECO U R S E

THE RACECOURSE EXECUTIVE EXTEND A WARM WELCOME TO ALL OWNERS, TRAINERS AND RACEGOERS IN ATTENDANCE TODAY. WHETHER YOU ARE A SEASONED RACEGOER OR FIRST TIME VISITOR AT THE COURSE WE HOPE EVERYONE HAS AN ENJOYABLE AND SUCCESSFUL DAY.

This evening’s meeting heralds the start to a busy 7 week period at the track with 6 fixtures taking place between now and our Ladies Day on Sunday 25th June There is limited hospitality available at these fixtures, anyone interested in booking should enquire at the racecourse office as soon as possible

We are delighted to welcome the Marrill Group, a company at the forefront of Press Tooling, Design and Component Manufacture in the UK and sponsors of our first race this evening. It is always a pleasure to welcome the Roberts family and their guests from Cumbria kind sponsors of the third race “The Bobby Roberts Memorial Novice Hurdle Race”. Following the completion of the 2nd race, “Sky Sports Racing Selling Hurdle Race”, the winner will be offered for sale by public auction in the winner’s enclosure, please come along and watch proceedings Thanks also go to N-E BET and Langley Castle Hotel sponsors of the 5th and 7th races this evening.

Anyone requiring assistance whilst on course should contact the racecourse office situated next to the turnstiles or ask a member of racecourse, stewarding or catering staff who will be able to assist

Robert Whitelock Racecourse Manager

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Book online or call 01434 606881

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RACECOURSE MAP FACILITIES

KEY

OWNERS AND TRAINERS ROOM

Located next to the Owners and Trainers Entrance, the facility offers superb views of the racecourse and serves a range of snacks throughout the day. Entry to this facility is restricted to owners and trainers who have a runner on the day.

PUBLIC BARS (Paddock Enclosure)

The Shire, Princess Anne and newly opened Bramble Tudor Bar situated at the top of the parade ring are open to all racegoers, provide a wide variety of drinks and snacks

PRIVATE BOXES ENDERBY, PATTERSON AND GILL BOXES

are situated on the 2nd floor of the Ramshaw Stand. Offering a wide variety of catering options the boxes are available to hire individually, accommodating between 20 -25 persons or can be configured to host up to 80 persons seated. Providing wonderful views of the racecourse the rooms have their own TOTE betting facility, Closed Circuit TV, well stocked bar as well as a seating area at the rear of the boxes.

HENDERSON SUITE

The Henderson Suite offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, course as well as both the parade ring and winners enclosure Capable of seating up to 120 guests The Henderson Suite where we serve our 4 course carvery buffet on a race day, is also ideal for entertaining, corporate hospitality and on non raceday’s provides the ideal venue for business conferences, seminars and weddings or other social functions.

THE CHASE BAR

Situated on the ground floor of the Ramshaw Stand this attractive bar with a stained glass backdrop and flagged floor has its own TOTE betting facility, closed circuit TV and allows access on to the club lawn for perfect viewing of the racing.

THE CURLEW ROOM

Situated on the first floor of the Ramshaw Stand, offering wonderful views of the course Tickets for The Curlew Room are available (minimum 2 persons) which provide your own table for the day. The Curlew Room has its own TOTE betting facility, closed circuit TV and serves a range of snack food and refreshments.

www.hexham-racecourse.co.uk

Toilets

Accessible Toilets

Information

Baby Changing

FACILITIES AT HEXHAM

BRAMBLE TUDOR BAR

THE BRAMBLE TUDOR BAR SITUATED AT THE TOP OF THE PADDOCK, SERVING A RANGE OF DRINKS AND SNACKS IS OPEN TO ALL RACEGOERS

You must be 18 or over to place a bet

You may be asked to provide proof of your age when placing a bet

If you cannot produce this your bet will not be accepted

READING YOUR RACECARD

AN EXPLANATION OF HOW TO MAKE YOUR SELECTIONS TODAY

8 PRINCEDUNDEE(IRE)(20)

B g Stowaway - Miss Dundee (IRE) 6 10-13

J Blair Campbell (5) E Tongue Strap

T Lucinda Russell, Kinross

O JW McNeill & County Set Three

B James Wickham

S Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Comfortably held in 4 starts over hurdles and easily best effort over fences when winning over C&D 3 weeks ago. Still unexposed as a stayer

1. Form

A quick way to see a horse’s past performance. These are its recent finishing positions

Look out for letters:

C = has won at this course

D = has won over this distance

CD = has won over this distance at this course

BF = was a beaten favourite last time

EXPERT VIEW

How the experts rate the horse’s chances:

2. BHA rating = the higher the number, the better the horse.

3. Timeform view and TFR rating

4. Horse’s trainer & their location

Look out for the summary of leading course trainers before each race.

5. Jockey

Listen out for any jockeys who are having a successful day.

OTHER USEFUL DETAILS

6. Owner’s colours worn by the jockey

7. Saddlecloth number

8. Horse’s name

9. Days since the horse last run

10 Horse’s age

11. Jockey’s weight (stone and ibs)

12. The horse’s breeding – father (sire) and mother (dam)

13 Horse’s owner

14. Horse’s breeder

15 Birthplace of horse (outside GB)

EACH HORSE HAS BEEN GIVEN A STAR RATING, DEFINITION BELOW: Selected to win the race. Good chance of being placed

By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims

More information on the form

- = New racing season

/ = Missed racing season

P = was pulled-up and didn’t finish the race

F = horse fell

U = rider unseated

R = horse refused to race

CO = the horse was forced out of a race by a loose horse

B = horse was brought down

S = horse slipped

r = the horse ran around a jump or took the wrong course in a flat race

D = disqualified

Bold form figures = performance in All-weather (Flat) or point-to-point (Jump) races

Unlikely to win but not totally without hope Can be given little or no chance

BET TING WITH THE BOOKMAKERS

DIFFERENT WAYS TO BET - WIN OR EACH-WAY

The two main types of bet are win and each-way. For win bets, your horse needs to win the race outright An each-way bet is effectively two bets – one for your horse to win and one for it to be placed. So a £2 each-way bet will cost £4 A bookmaker taking each-way bets will display the terms on which they accept such bets on their board. In conjunction with The RCA, the bookmakers have introduced standard each-way terms. Bookmakers will provide these terms, or better, when offering each-way betting.

• Fewer than 3 runners - Win bets only, no places offered

• 3 or 4 runners

Win bets only Where a bookmaker wishes to depart from this default position they may offer place terms at 1/5 odds a place 1-2.

• 5 – 7 runners (inclusive) – 1/4 odds a place 1-2

• 8 or more runners – 1/5 odds a place 1-2-3

• Handicaps with 12 to 15 runners (inclusive) – 1/4 odds a place 1-2-3

• Handicaps with 16 to 21 runners (inclusive) – 1/5 odds a place 1-2-3-4

• Handicaps with 22 or more runners – 1/4 odds a place 1-2-3-4

PLACING YOUR BET

Shop around for the best odds When you have decided where to place your bet, state the number of your horse and the stake, for example “Number 4, £2 win” Listen to the bookmaker repeat the number of the horse and the stake to their clerk and hand them your money. You will then be given an itemised receipt detailing your bet and potential winnings. You should keep this safe until you have heard ‘Weighedin’ announced after the race If your bet is successful, hand your ticket to the bookmaker and they will give you your winnings

LEADING TRAINER, JOCKEY & OWNER 2023

WINNING TRAINER, JOCKEY AND OWNER WILL EACH

THE MARRILL GROUP CORONATION DAY

CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

Leading course trainer (17-22): Mr M T Walford (16 wins from 77 runners, 21%) runs HAVING A BARNEY and TARA BROOCH

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Moffatt (2 wins from 8 runners, 25%) runs LADY BOWES

Longest Traveller: FREETHINKER trained by C Longsdon, Chipping Norton, 263 miles.

1

AAZZA(IRE)(28)

B m Beat Hollow - Kalygarde (FR)

J Dylan Johnston (8)

T Rose Dobbin, Alnwick

O Helen Ray and Isabel Tebay

B Louis G. Vambeck

S Hazelrigg Racing

2 LADYBOWES(GB)(51)

B m Malinas (GER) - Blazing Bay (IRE)

J Charlotte Jones

T James Moffatt, Cartmel

O Bowes Lodge Stables

B Bowes Lodge Stables

S James Moffatt Racing Stables

3

DILLARCHIE(GB)(30)

7 12-0

TFRHHHII BHA105

FORM U42142- C

TIMEFORM VIEW Bolted up in 3m conditional jockeys’ event under Dylan Johnston at Doncaster in January Fast ground was probably against her next time and subsequent Carlisle second was a solid effort, a reproduction of which would give her a fighting chance here.

8Apr Car 25f HcpH gd-sf 2/8 Shoeshine Boy (IRE) 1/2l

16Feb Nwc 23f HcpH good 4/6 Lone Star 41/4l

10Jan Don 24f HcpH gd-sf 1/19 The Wise Traveller (IRE) 20l

TFRHIIII BHA99

FORM F/P2P6P- C

9 11-8

E Cheek Pieces

B m Sulamani (IRE) - Cute N You Know It

6 11-3

J Dillan Hurst (3) E Tongue Strap

T Joanne Foster, Ilkley

O J Saxby, M Simmons Partnership

B John & Jonathan Saxby

4 VELASCO(IRE)(8)

B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Bilboa (FR)

7 11-1

J Theo Gillard E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces

T Susan Corbett, Otterburn

O Girsonfield Racing Club

B Kenilworth House Stud

5 FREETHINKER(IRE)(24)

B g Libertarian - Supreme Magical

7 11-1

J Bradley Roberts (6) E Tongue Strap

T Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton

O The Free Thinkers

B Michael McCullagh

S Merribelle Stable Llc

6 FIADH(IRE)(30)

B m Fame And Glory - Lady Charisma

7 11-0

J Conor Rabbitt (3) E Cheek Pieces

T Chris Grant, Billingham

O Mr G. F. White

B Ms Jill Farrell

7 THEBLACKSQUIRREL(IRE)(401)

Br g Craigsteel - Terra Lucida (IRE) 10 10-10

J Joe Williamson E Cheek Pieces

T Henry Hogarth, Stillington

O Hogarth Racing

B S. Berry & B. Horgan

S Fitzdares Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of a maiden hurdle here in December 2020 but rather in-and-out since and she needs to bounce back following a tame effort back at this course last time.

16Mar Hex 23f HcpH heavy P/15 Lissen To The Lady (IRE) -

27Feb Ayr 24f HcpH gd-sf 6/12 Joanna I’m Fine (IRE) 10l

14Feb Ayr 24f HcpH gd-sf P/10 Apple Away (IRE) -

TFRHHHII BHA94

FORM 0/22551-

TIMEFORM VIEW Chased home the progressive Johnson’s Blue twice over C&D last spring (including in this corresponding race) and displayed a good attitude when opening her hudles account back from a break at Wetherby (3m, soft). 4lb rise fair enough and likely to be in the mix once more.

6Apr Wet 24f HcpH gd-sf 1/14 Grand du Nord (FR) nk

Oct22 Wet 21f HcpH gd-sf 5/11 Miss Milano (IRE) 101/2l

Sep22 Hex 23f HcpH gd-sf 5/11 Hoganville (IRE) 15l

TFRHIIII BHA92

FORM 6P0000-

TIMEFORM VIEW On a potentially very handy mark judged on several pieces of form, including when twice second over fences for Tom Lacey towards the end of 2021. However nowhere near that level in 7 starts for current yard and it’s easy enough to look elsewhere.

28Apr Per 20f HcpH soft 7/12 Haribo Collonges (FR) 31l

6Apr Wet 24f HcpH gd-sf 7/14 Dillarchie 24l 20Feb Car 20f HcpC gd-sf 10/12 Knocknamona (IRE) 24l

TFRHHHII BHA92

FORM 05211/P-

TIMEFORM VIEW Found his feet with the aid of a tongue tie last year, winning a pair of handicaps at Newcastle (both over similar trips to this on good ground). Pulled up back from a 13-month absence at Southwell (24.3f, soft) but that outing will have blown away the cobwebs and he’s not discounted.

12Apr Swl 24f HcpH gd-sf P/11 Czech Her Out (IRE)Mar22 Nwc 23f HcpH good 1/13 Our Idic Boy (IRE) 1l

Feb22 Nwc 22f HcpH good 1/16 Bolsover Bill (IRE) 21/4l

TFRHHIII BHA91

FORM 0/0P516- C

TIMEFORM VIEW Cheekpieces on for the first time when landing a 9-runner Wetherby handicap (3m, soft) in March. Beaten 11 1/2 lengths when sixth to Dillarchie over the same C&D next time, though, and will do well to turn the tables on that rival here.

6Apr Wet 24f HcpH gd-sf 6/14 Dillarchie 11l

21Mar Wet 24f HcpH soft 1/9 Rumble B (IRE) 41/2l

16Feb Nwc 23f HcpH good 5/6 Lone Star 35l

TFRHIIII BHA87

FORM 14P/P65/-

TIMEFORM VIEW Has struggled since narrowly scoring at Newcastle in November 2020 and, though now 9lb below that winning mark, he is probably best watched following a 13-month absence.

Mar22 Wet 24f HcpH soft 5/8 The Questioner (IRE) 51/4l

Mar22 Hex 23f HcpH gd-sf 6/7 West Lawn 23l

Mar22 Cat 25f HcpH soft P/9 Schalke -

8 PIPERSCROSS(IRE)(38)

B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Oatfield Lady (IRE) 6 10-7

J Patrick Wadge

T Sandy Forster, Kelso

O Mr M. H. Walton

B Grove View Stud Limited

9

HAVINGABARNEY(IRE)(27)

Ch g Getaway (GER) - Batren’s Garden (IRE) 6 10-7

J Tom Midgley E Tongue Strap

T Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton

O Royal Blue Racing and Partner

B Parkville Stud

S Mark Walford Racing

10 SOMETHINGGOLDEN(IRE)(10)

Ch g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Shuil Le Vic (IRE) 7 10-7

J Jack Hogan

T Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown

O Mrs C Brown & Mr I J Jardine

B Robert B. Hodgins

S Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes

11

GYPSEY’SSECRET(IRE)(41)

B m Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Lady Howe 8 10-3

J Lewis Stones

T Sandy Forster, Kelso

O Mr M. H. Walton

B Thistletown Stud

12 JOANNAI’MFINE(IRE)(30)

Ch m Famous Name - Toye Native (IRE)

J Peter Kavanagh

T Jackie Stephen, Melrose

O Mr Graham Truscott

B Mr Ian Lindsay

S Rapid Project Developments Ltd.

13 TARABROOCH(GB)(37)

B m Kayf Tara - Gaspara (FR)

J Alan Doyle

T Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton

O Mr J Scarrow & Partner

B Mrs G. B. Walford

6 10-2

TFRHHHII BHA84

FORM 465032-

TIMEFORM VIEW Kelso bumper winner last spring and left previous hurdles efforts behind when third of 15 over this C&D in March. Backed that up when finding just one too good at Newcastle 13 days later and likely to give another good account off an untouched mark.

29Mar

16Mar

17Feb

TFRHHHHI BHA84

FORM 6P5312-

TIMEFORM VIEW On the up since sent handicapping, off the mark at Ayr in March and form of subsequent second to Blue Bikini at Market Rasen (20.6f, good to soft) was boosted when the winner went in again next time. Very much one to consider for last year’s winning yard (also represented by Tara Brooch).

TFRHHHII BHA84

FORM 563336-

TIMEFORM VIEW Took a step forward when third in the 8-runner Ayr handicap won by Having A Barney in March. Performed to a similar level when again placed at Newcastle next time and, though out of luck at Perth recently, he’s not without each-way hope here. 26Apr

TFRHHIII BHA80

FORM P0/3P06-

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed a bit more spark when third in a Kelso novice back from a lengthy absence in December but has failed to build on that in handicaps subsequently Others preferred.

TFRHHIII BHA79

FORM 6/3031P-

TIMEFORM VIEW Got off the mark in 12-runner handicap hurdle at Ayr (24.3f, good to soft) on penultimate start. However, she needs to bounce back having produced a laboured effort behind Dillarchie at Wetherby where she was pulled approaching the third-last.

6Apr Wet 24f HcpH gd-sf P/14 Dillarchie -

TFRHHHHH BHA78

FORM 040-

5 10-2

14 LOCKDOWNLEADER(IRE)(22)

B g Leading Light (IRE) - Holy Vow (IRE) 7 10-2

J Edward Austin

T Ewan Whillans, Hawick

O The Golf Inn Racers

B Mr Richard Busher

S Prestwick Inns Ltd

15 SEPTEMBERDAISY(GB)(30)

BmSeptemberStorm(GER)-AllegedToRhyme(IRE) 8 10-2

J Bruce Lynn (3)

T N. W. Alexander, Kinneston

O P and F Racing

B Mrs Elizabeth Fletcher

S Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd

16 SONGBIRD’STALE(GB)(130)

B m Sulamani (IRE) - She Likes To Boogy (IRE) 8 10-2

J William Maggs (7)

T Paul Collins, Saltburn-By-The-Sea

O Mrs P. A. Cowey

B Mrs P. A. Cowey

TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to trouble the judge in 3 runs at up to 2 1/2m in maiden/novice company in March. Conversely, she boasts a good jumps pedigree and could be seen in an altogether better light now upped in trip for this handicap debut.

TFRHHIII BHA75

FORM 53P006-

TIMEFORM VIEW Appeared to take a step in the right direction when third of 10 in a 3m Perth handicap last summer but he has failed to reproduce form akin to that since.

14Apr Seg 27f HcpH heavy 6/7 Atomic Angel 16l

Sep22 Hex 23f HcpH gd-sf 8/11 Hoganville (IRE) 21l

Sep22 Per 23f HcpH good 8/8 You Name Him 30l

TFRHHIII BHA73

FORM 4/63503-

TIMEFORM VIEW Seemingly back on track following a couple of low-key efforts when 5 1/4 lengths third of 14 to Dillarchie at Wetherby last month. Remains unexposed at staying trips but has work to do here from 6lb out of the handicap.

TFRHIIII BHA72

FORM 13/5650- CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful over C&D last March she’s not the most reliable of propositions and is essentially opposable on the back of heavy defeats the last twice.

DECLARED RUNNERS 16 2022: JOHNSON’S BLUE (IRE) 5 11 8 Tom Midgley 3-1 (Mark Walford) 15 ran

Stewards Note:

LADY BOWES: Following its run on 16/3/2023 it was reported that the horse weakened quickly late-on.

VELASCO: Following its run on 28/4/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left handed throughout.

FREETHINKER: Following its run on 12/4/2023 it was reported that the horse would prefer a sounder surface.

JOANNA I’M FINE: Following its run on 6/4/2023 it was reported that the horse would prefer a sounder surface.

Probable S.P’s: 13-2 Having A Barney (IRE), 7-1 Aazza (IRE), 8-1 Dillarchie (GB), 9-1 Freethinker (IRE), Pipers Cross (IRE), 11-1 Something Golden (IRE), 12-1 Fiadh (IRE), 14-1 Tara Brooch (GB), 16-1 Joanna I’m Fine (IRE), 20-1 September Daisy (GB), 28-1 Gypsey’s Secret (IRE), Lockdown Leader (IRE), 33-1 Velasco (IRE), 40-1 Lady Bowes (GB), The Black Squirrel (IRE), 100-1 Songbird’s Tale (GB)

Last year’s renewal of this race went to one trained by Mark Walford and in TARA BROOCH and Having A Barney the yard saddles two live contenders this time round, too. The latter’s claims are the more obvious but it’s not hard to envisage the well-bred Tara Brooch taking a big step forward now moving into handicap company and going up in trip. If able to put his reappearance run behind him, Freethinker won’t be far away and Pipers Cross is also of interest.

PLAY SMARTER

THE SKY SPORTS RACING SELLING HURDLE RACE (CLASS

4)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8200

Owners Prize Money 1st £3422, 2nd £1711, 3rd £855 4th £428 (Penalty Value £4465.72)

Leading course trainer (17-22): M Barnes (12 wins from 158 runners, 8%) runs PLACEDELA CONCORDE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): I Jardine (2 wins from 33 runners, 6%) runs EXCELCIUS

Longest Traveller: LIGHT HEIDI trained by N Kelly, Ireland.

1 EXCELCIUS(USA)(66)

BgExceedAndExcel(AUS)-CryingShame(USA)(StreetCry(IRE)) 7 11-9

J Dylan Johnston (7) E Visor, Tongue Strap

T Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown

O Mr Gerry McGladery

B Summerhill Stud

S Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes

2 TREBIZOND(GB)(295)

B g Golden Horn - Night Frolic (Night Shift (USA)) 6 11-6

J Gavin Sheehan E Tongue Strap

T R. Mike Smith, Galston

O Mr Kevin Jardine

B Highclere Stud and Floors Farming

3

ARCHIVE(FR)(149)

BgSulamani(IRE)-RoyaleDorothy(FR)(Smadoun(FR))

J Alan Doyle (5)

13 11-1

T Suzzanne France, Norton on Derwent

O Newstartracing.com Club

B E.A.R.L. Elevages Des Loges & J. Hanamy

S Tote

4 BEBSIDEBANTER(IRE)(21)

BgWesterner-HardFought(IRE)(ExitToNowhere(USA)) 6 11-1

J Conor Rabbitt (7)

T Chris Grant, Billingham

O D&D Armstrong Ltd

B John F. Dwyer

S North Sea Logistics

5 BRIAN’SJET(IRE)(12)

Gr g Jet Away - Carryonblue (IRE) (Milan)

5 11-1

J Sean Quinlan E Blinkers, Tongue Strap

T Brian Ellison, Malton

O Mr J McAvoy Mr C Lowther & Partners

B Ms Cecily Purcell

S Brian Ellison Racing Limited

6 CHOIXDESARMES(FR)(12)

B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Kicka (Shirley Heights) 11 11-1

J Nathan Moscrop

T Alison Hamilton, Denholm

O Mr J. P. G. Hamilton

B S.C.E.A. Haras de Saint Voir

S Tote

7 FANCYFOUNDATIONS(GB)(26)

B g Kayf Tara - Miss Rocco (Shirocco (GER)) 9 11-1

J Patrick Cowley (3) E Visor, Tongue Strap

T L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds

O Dream Team Partnership

B E. R. Hanbury

TFRHHHHI BHA108

FORM 1/F56P6- D

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler for Thomas Mullins in Ireland, successful 3 times in 2021. Offered little in 5 runs for new yard last term but this is a big drop in class. Visored and tongue tied for first time. Could revive.

gd-sf 6/6 Can’t Stop Now (IRE) 15l

heavy

TFRHHHII BHA114

FORM 2210/6F-

Thereisnodoubt (IRE) -

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden hurdle winner in Ireland. Off since early fall in a handicap at Kilbeggan last July (final start for Henry de Bromhead). One to note in the betting dropped into a seller on yard debut.

Jul22

TFRHHIII BHA79

FORM 0/04500- D

TIMEFORM VIEW Best effort for a while when fourth over C&D last summer but below that level in 3 outings since. Been off 5 months.

Dec22

TFRHHIII BHA76

FORM 0025PP-

TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved when second of 12 in handicap hurdle at Musselburgh (2m, soft) in January but in nothing like the same form since. Drops down into a seller now

15Apr Nwc 23f HcpH heavy

Nell’s Bells (IRE) -

24Mar Mus 17f HcpH gd-sf P/14 Cuban Cigar16Feb Nwc 16f HcpH good 5/6 Ivetwiggedit 47l

TFRHHIII BHA92

FORM 363PPP-

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest in bumpers and over hurdles. First-time blinkers need to make a difference.

24Apr Hex 20f HcpH soft P/15 Noble Affair (IRE) -

TFRHHIII BHA72

FORM 5/U0043-

-

TIMEFORM VIEW Seems capable of only modest form nowadays. Others are preferred.

24Apr Hex 15f HcpC soft 3/11 Cudgel 16l

30Mar

TFRHHHHH BHA117

FORM 6F3PPF-

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful at his best in Ireland. Pulled up in 2 outings (including a selling hurdle) for Jake Coulson but did offer a bit more (albeit held) when falling at last over fences at Fakenham for new yard 26 days ago. Visor and tongue tie on first time. Might be worth taking a chance on.

10Apr Fkn 21f HcpC gd-sf F/4 Sopran Thor (FR) -

Dec22 Lei 20f Hdl heavy P/7 Turning Gold -

Oct22 Str 19f HcpC good P/7 Midnight River -

8

KINGOFTHECOTSWOLDS(IRE)(12)

B g Arcadio (GER) - Damoiselle (Sir Harry Lewis (USA)) 9 11-1

J Conor O’Farrell

T Kevin Hunter, Natland

O Mr K. Hunter

B Thistletown Stud

S Tote

9 PLACEDELACONCORDE(GB)(252)

B g Champs Elysees - Kasakiya (IRE) (Zafonic (USA)) 10 11-1

J Thomas Dowson E Tongue Strap

T Maurice Barnes, Brampton

O Mr M. Barnes

B Minster Stud & Stratford Place Stud

S Maurice Barnes Racing Ltd

10 LIGHTHEIDI(IRE)(20)

B m Leading Light (IRE) - Room Seven (IRE) (Dilshaan) 7 10-13

J Mr Oran McGill (7) E Tongue Strap

T Noel C. Kelly Northern Ireland

O Mrs Shauna Kelly

B Timmy Hillman & Andrew Magnier

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Stewards Note:

TFRHHIII BHA85

FORM 0046/PP- D

TIMEFORM VIEW It’s now 15 runs since his last win in 2019 and he’s pulled up in 2 comeback runs this spring. Has lots to prove.

24Apr

TFRHHIII BHA76

FORM 04300/6- D

TIMEFORM VIEW Have to go back to 2018 for his 2 wins and off since well held in a Cartmel handicap last summer Another in this line-up who needs to show he still retains ability

TFRHHHII BHA91

FORM 31/530P-

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner in hurdle at Limerick in April 2022. 40/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Tramore (20.5f, soft) 20 days ago. Down in trip. Tongue strap back on.

16Apr Tmr 20f HcpH soft P Early Arrival (IRE)Sep22 Clo 19f Hdl gd-yd 7 Emir de Rots (FR) 45l Aug22 Cml 22f HcpH good 3/6 Bon Retour (IRE) 25l

2022: WELL EDUCATED (IRE) 6 11 1 Brian Hughes 11-4 (John Quinn) 7 ran

KINGOFTHECOTSWOLDS: Following its run on 24/4/2023 it was reported that the horse never travelled after early error

PLACEDELA CONCORDE: Following its run on 27/8/2022 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Fancy Foundations (GB), 7-2 Excelcius (USA), Trebizond (GB), 12-1 Brian’s Jet (IRE), Light Heidi (IRE), 22-1 Bebside Banter (IRE), Kingofthecotswolds (IRE), 28-1 Archive (FR), Choix des Armes (FR), 33-1 Placedela Concorde (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

In a seller where nothing arrives with compelling claims it’s worth taking a chance that the one-time useful FANCY FOUNDATIONS, who hasn’t been with the Laura Morgan stable for long, retains enough ability to win at this level. It’s possible a drop in class and a new headgear combination might spark Excelcius back to life so he’s second choice ahead of R Mike Smith’s Irish recruit Trebizond.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION:

1.FANCY FOUNDATIONS

2.EXCELCIUS (USA)

3.TREBIZOND

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for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9000 Owners Prize Money 1st £3756 2nd £1878 3rd £939 4th £470 (Penalty Value £4901.40) 2 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10

Leading course trainer (17-22): L Russell (30 wins from 228 runners, 13%) runs IDEM

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (5 wins from 33 runners, 15%) runs IDEM

Longest Traveller: TURKEY AND HAM trained by N Kelly, Ireland.

Jockey T Trainer O Owner B Breeder

1 ALCANTANGO(IRE)(41)

Ch g Getaway (GER) - Rathleek

J Jonathon Bewley (3)

T George Bewley Colby

O Mr Alan Udale

B Damien Healion

S Lloyd Ltd

6 11-1

2 DAVETHERUSSIAN(IRE)(20)

B g Shantou (USA) - Smashing Leader (IRE)

5 11-1

J Mr Jack Power (7) E Cheek Pieces

T Victor Thompson, Alnwick

O Mr V. Thompson

B T. Horgan

3 IDEM(FR)(42)

B g Rail Link - Reflexion (FR) 5 11-1

J Patrick Wadge (5)

T Lucinda Russell, Kinross

O The Boltons and Atholl Duncan

B Mr Francois-Marie Cottin

S Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

4 JIMVALE(IRE)(154)

B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Silver Serenade (IRE)

6 11-1

J John Kington E Tongue Strap

T Justin Landy, Leyburn

O Mr Justin Landy

B Eamonn Veale

5 MISSLAMB(GB)(37)

B m Passing Glance - Lucinda Lamb 7 11-1

J Gavin Sheehan

T Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn

O Miss S. E. Hall

B Miss S. E. Hall

S Jedd O’Keeffe Racing

6 MISTERSMARTY(GB)(12)

Ch g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Miss Sunflower 6 11-1

J Ryan Mania

T Tina Jackson, Loftus

O Mr H. L. Thompson

B Howard Thompson

S S. M. Thompson Ltd

7 ONEFORDAN(IRE)(62)

B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Siobhans Belle (IRE) 6 11-1

J Ross Chapman

T Russell Ross, Consett

O Mr R. A. Ross

B T. Meere

TFRHIIII BHA-

FORM 0-

TIMEFORM VIEW Getaway gelding who finished tailed off in a Carlisle bumper on debut in March.

26Mar Car 17f NHF heavy 9/9 Rob Roy Macgregor (IRE)174l

TFRHHIII BHA-

FORM 35P45U-

TIMEFORM VIEW €10,000 3-y-o, Shantou gelding. Half-brother to useful hurdler/chaser Blakemount, stayed 33f, and bumper winner My Liege, stayed 2 1/2m. Maiden pointer unseated rider last time (Apr 16). Wears cheekpieces.

RACECOURSE DEBUT

TFRHHHHI BHAFORM 23/32-

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed plenty when placed all 4 starts in bumpers and is bred to make a jumper so warrants plenty of respect in a race lacking depth. 25Mar

TFRHHIII BHAFORM P/600-

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in bumper/brace of novice hurdles. Has had a breathing operation since latest start.

TFRHHHHH BHA103

FORM 23/3/512- CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual bumper winner who opened her account as a hurdler in 13-runner maiden over C&D in March, seeming to relish the switch to frontrunning tactics. Shaped best when edged out only in the final 100 yds on her handicap debut back here 2 weeks later and has leading claims. 30Mar Hex 16f HcpH heavy 2/5

TFRHIIII BHA-

FORM 000-

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest in bumpers and offered little on hurdling debut over C&D 12 days ago.

TFRHHHII BHA-

FORM 03PP21-

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed a bit on the first of 2 starts over hurdles for P. J. Rothwell in early 2022 and opened his account in points at the fifth attempt last time.

8 ACOUSTIC(IRE)(30)

B g Kodiac - Operissimo 4 10-9

J Conor Rabbitt (7) E Tongue Strap

T Maurice Barnes, Brampton

O Mr K Greenwell and Mr M Barnes

B Tally-Ho Stud

S Maurice Barnes Racing Ltd

9 BOYNESIDE(GB)(38)

B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Myrtle Drive (IRE) 4 10-9

J Sean Quinlan

T Barry Murtagh, Carlisle

O Mrs Sue Murtagh

B Brendan Richardson

10 MADEMEWHATIAM(GB)(69)

B g Jack Hobbs - United (GER) 4 10-9

J Jamie Hamilton

T Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton

O Mr T. Friel

B Elms Bloodstock

S Mark Walford Racing

11 BLAMEROSE(IRE)(131)

B m Sholokhov (IRE) - Christmas Cracker (IRE) 6 10-8

J Nathan Moscrop

T Susan Corbett, Otterburn

O The Nelson Racing Partnership

B Mr Michael Shannon

12 COMEONRITA(GB)(38)

Ch m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Pennepoint 5 10-8

J Thomas Dowson

T Jonathan Haynes, Brampton

O Mr J. C. Haynes

B J. C. Haynes

13 TURKEYANDHAM(IRE)(20)

B m Mount Nelson - Myblueeyedgirl (IRE) 5 10-8

J Jack Hogan (5)

T Noel C. Kelly, Northern Ireland

O Strange Coalition Syndicate

B Mr David Reilly

14 BANNOCKBURN(FR)(145)

B f Ballingarry (IRE) - Nile Divine (FR) 4 10-2

J Conor O’Farrell

T Micky Hammond, Middleham

O Mr John Connor & Partner

B S.C.Ecurie de L’Empereur & Franck Leblan

DECLARED RUNNERS 14

TFRHIIII BHAFORM 0-

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden on Flat for Richard Fahey and offered little sent hurdling in a tongue strap at Wetherby last month.

6Apr

TFRHIIII BHAFORM 00-

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in bumper/maiden hurdle.

TFRHHHII BHA-

FORM 03-

TIMEFORM VIEW £16,000 3-y-o, Jack Hobbs gelding. Half-brother to bumper winner/fair hurdler Sam Noir, stayed 3 1/4m. Dam (h150) 2m-3m hurdle winner Placed on second of 2 starts in points (Feb 26).

RACECOURSE DEBUT

TFRHIIII BHAFORM 44/06P-

TIMEFORM VIEW Has shown little on both starts over hurdles. Others look more tempting.

TFRHHIII BHAFORM P60TIMEFORM VIEW Has hinted at ability but is probably more one for handicaps after this.

TFRHHHII BHAFORM 06-

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed a bit more than on hurdling debut (modest form) when sixth of 16 in claimer at Cagnes-sur-Mer in December Claimed from A. Chaille-Chaille for €10,000 subsequently

2022: FRINGILL DIKE (IRE) 5 11 8 Sean Quinlan 2-5 (Jedd O’Keeffe) 12 ran

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 4.

Stewards Note:

ACOUSTIC: Following its run on 6/4/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Miss Lamb (GB), 5-2 Idem (FR), 10-1 Bannockburn (FR), 14-1 Mademewhatiam (GB), 18-1 One For Dan (IRE), 25-1 Turkey And Ham (IRE), 66-1 Dave The Russian (IRE), Jimvale (IRE), 150-1 Alcantango (IRE), Mister Smarty (GB), Acoustic (IRE), Boyneside (GB), Comeonrita (GB), 200-1 Blame Rose (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

MISS LAMB shaped best when edged out only in the final 100 yds on her handicap debut over C&D last time and this looks a good opportunity for her to resume winning ways. Idem has to be considered the main threat having shown fairly useful form in bumpers.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MISS LAMB 2.IDEM (FR) 3.BANNOCKBURN (FR)

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@hexhamracesNOVICES’LIMITEDHANDICAP STEEPLECHASE(CLASS3)(GBBRACE)

for novice five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £15150

Value £8000.71)

Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

Leading course trainer (17-22): G Bewley (13 wins from 108 runners, 12%) runs PADDY THE HORSE

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Menzies (3 wins from 26 runners, 12%) runs TWOSHOTSOFTEQUILA

Longest Traveller: UP FOR PAROL trained by Mr Jamie Snowden, Lambourn, 286 miles.

1 UPFORPAROL(IRE)(49)

B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Clarification (IRE) 7 11-10

J Gavin Sheehan

T Jamie Snowden, Lambourn

O Duck Jordan Wright Dellar Doel Woodward

B Mrs Deborah Hobson

S Betvictor

2 VINTAGEFIZZ(GB)(70)

Ch g Sulamani (IRE) - Milan Athlete (IRE) 6 11-2

J Conor O’Farrell

T Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn

O Fine Claret Racing & Mr T.S. Ingham

B Mr W. Kinsey

S Jedd O’Keeffe Racing

3 TWOSHOTSOFTEQUILA(IRE)(37)

B g Snow Sky - Inouette (IRE)

6 11-1

J Nathan Moscrop E Cheek Pieces

T Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield

O Hetton Boys

B Roger Symes

S Bluegrass Horse Feeds

4 TUPELOMISSISSIPPI(IRE)(75)

B g Yeats (IRE) - Misleain (IRE) 8 10-10

J Sean Quinlan E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces

T Brian Ellison, Malton

O Phil & Julie Martin & Graeme Preston

B Robin Ellerbeck (Bloodstock) Ltd

S Brian Ellison Racing Limited

5 PADDYTHEHORSE(IRE)(28)

B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Dendelady (IRE)8 10-9

J Jonathon Bewley (3)

T George Bewley, Colby

O Mr Alan Udale

B Mr Gerard Hickey

S Lloyd Ltd

6 GET‘EMIN(IRE)(28)

B g Getaway (GER) - Swap Shop (IRE) 7 10-5

J Thomas Dowson E Tongue Strap

T Maurice Barnes, Brampton

O Miss Hazel Crichton

B Miss Jane Doran

S Tote, Maurice Barnes Racing Ltd

TFRHHHHH BHA128

FORM 3P0/306-

TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time hurdle winner and produced a fine effort when third on return in the Lanzarote (21f heavy) at Kempton in January Below that level both subsequent starts but open to improvement on just his second start in this sphere.

18Mar Utt 19f HcpH soft 6/10 Equus Dancer (IRE) 25l 20Feb Car 19f HcpH gd-sf 7/12 Tanganyika (FR) 29l

14Jan Kmp 21f HcpH soft 3/20 West Balboa (IRE) 33/4l

TFRHHHII BHA120

FORM 1/1042P- CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressed over hurdles last spring, winning a pair of handicaps at around 2 1/2m on good to soft (including here). Good second at Doncaster in January is flanked by not-so-good efforts but he would be a threat if taking to fences at the first attempt.

25Feb Kmp 21f HcpH good P/9 Mark of Gold -

28Jan Don 19f HcpH good 2/7 Give Me A Cuddle (IRE) 13/4l

Nov22 Don 19f HcpH good 4/6 Galore Desassences (FR) 22l

TFRHHHII BHA119

FORM 443214-

TIMEFORM VIEW Gained reward for consistency when winning 6-runner handicap chase at Doncaster (3m, good) in March. Conditions may have been too testing here next time but that wasn’t the first time that he has underperformed at this course. Cheekpieces applied.

30Mar Hex 24f HcpC heavy 4/7 Houston Texas (IRE) 28l

3Mar Don 23f HcpC good 1/6 Everyday Champagne (IRE)5l

29Jan Seg 19f HcpC gd-sf 2/10 If Not For Dylan (IRE) 2l

TFRHHHII BHA114

FORM P6/2326- D

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual bumper/maiden hurdle winner who was runner-up for the third time over fences when going down narrowly at Doncaster (20.5f good) on penultimate start. Below par at Carlisle since but claims if the addition of a tongue strap helps precipitate a return to form here.

20Feb Car 20f HcpC gd-sf 6/12 Knocknamona (IRE) 15l

9Feb Don 20f HcpC good 2/5 Heroique de Maulde (FR) 1/2l

25Jan Cat 25f HcpC soft 3/4 Git Maker (FR) 18l

TFRHHHHI BHA113

FORM 11F43P- CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Point winner who scored twice over hurdles here in the autumn. Creditable efforts both completed starts in this sphere and, with his latest effort best overlooked, a case can certainly be made for this 8-y-o.

8Apr Car 20f HcpC gd-sf P/11 Dalyotin (FR) -

19Mar Car 20f HcpC heavy 3/10 Dubai Days (IRE) 63/4l

20Feb Car 20f HcpC gd-sf 4/12 Knocknamona (IRE) 5l

TFRHIIII BHA73

FORM 0000/0F-

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed little over hurdles and was safely held at the time of his departure on chase debut at Carlisle. Long way out of the weights here to boot.

8Apr Car 20f HcpC gd-sf F/13 The Electrician (IRE) -

11Mar Ayr 16f HcpH good 8/8 Artic Row 57l

Dec21 Nwc 16f HcpH gd-sf 10/14 Killane (IRE) 20l

DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2022: STONEY MOUNTAIN (IRE) 9 10 12 Gavin Sheehan 5-6 (Jamie Snowden) 5 ran

Stewards Note:

VINTAGE FIZZ: Following its run on 25/2/2023 it was reported that the horse jumped left-handed.

PADDY THE HORSE: Following its run on 8/4/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left and lost its action.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Twoshotsoftequila (IRE), 10-3 Up For Parol (IRE), 7-2 Tupelo Mississippi (IRE), 9-2 Paddy The Horse (IRE), 11-2 Vintage Fizz (GB), 100-1 Get ‘em In (IRE)

This looks trappy and the suggestion is UP FOR PAROL, who was a fine third in the valuable Lanzarote Hurdle in January and would have every chance if able to reproduce form akin to that on this second chase start. Paddy The Horse clearly likes it here (hurdles record at this course reads 2311) and he looks dangerous, while Vintage Fizz could have a say if his jumping passes the test now switched to fences. Twoshotsoftequila appears to be better suited to more conventional tracks.

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Leading course trainer (17-22): L Russell (30 wins from 228 runners, 13%) runs WITHOUT CONVICTION

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): L Russell (5 wins from 33 runners, 15%) runs WITHOUT CONVICTION

Longest Traveller: WITHOUT CONVICTION trained by L Russell, Kinross, 126 miles.

1

WITHOUTCONVICTION(IRE)(57)

B m Aizavoski (IRE) - With Conviction (IRE) 8 12-2

J Patrick Wadge (5) E Tongue Strap

T Lucinda Russell, Kinross

O Kelso Lowflyers & Russell

B Ambrose Stafford

S Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

2

SKYHILL(IRE)(22)

B g Gold Well - Classic Mari (IRE) 10 11-12

J Sean Quinlan E Tongue Strap

T Alison Hamilton, Denholm

O Mr and Mrs D S Byers and JPG Hamilton

B Jay Kavanagh

S Hamilton Racing

3 DOLLYDANCER(IRE)(19)

B m Yeats (IRE) - Scrapper Jack (IRE) 9 11-9

J Conor Rabbitt (7) E Tongue Strap

T Maurice Barnes, Brampton

O Mr Edward Cassie

B Brian Kiely

S Maurice Barnes Racing Ltd

4 EVENTOFSIVOLA(FR)(12)

Ch g Noroit (GER) - Surprise de Sivola (FR) 9 11-7

J Jamie Hamilton E Visor

T Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton

O CW Racing Club & URSA Major Racing

B Mr Gilles Trapenard

S Mark Walford Racing, Elstone Engineering

5 EXS’ELANCE(FR)(12)

B g Saddex - Pampa Brune (FR) 9 10-13

J Thomas Dowson E Cheek Pieces

T Victor Thompson, Alnwick

O Mr V. Thompson

B Mme M. Glais & Mme A. Glais

6 BALLYNAGRAN(IRE)(30)

Br g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Fancyfacia (IRE)

8 10-13

J Gavin Sheehan E Tongue Strap

T Joanne Foster, Ilkley

O The Yorkshire Racing Partnership

B Tony Lawlor

S Jo Foster Racing

7 WESTLAWN(GB)(26)

B m Westlake - Garden Feature 7 10-13

J Conor O’Farrell

T James Walton, Morpeth

O Messrs F. T. Walton

B Messrs F. T. Walton

TFRHHHHI BHA102

FORM 3P6341- C D

TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways under Patrick Wadge at Ayr (3m, good) last time. Sole previous success was registered here and another bold show anticipated.

TFRHHHII BHA98

FORM 311451- D

TIMEFORM VIEW Did the job well when notching seventh success over fences in a Sedgefield handicap (26.9f, heavy) last month. However he has more on his plate here off a 7lb higher mark.

14Apr Seg 26f HcpC heavy 1/9 Williamdeconqueror 10l

TFRHHHHH BHA95

FORM 655600- CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Has struggled since scoring over C&D last June but she’s now 5lb below that winning mark and tends to come into her own during the spring/summer Not discounted.

TFRHHHII BHA93

FORM 055353- C D

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful over a marathon trip here in November and both subsequent visits to Hexham have resulted in creditable place efforts, including over C&D just 12 days ago. Needs considering.

TFRHHHII BHA85

FORM 11P212- C D

TIMEFORM VIEW Following a successful spell in points earlier this year he has taken well to fences, winning twice over 2 1/2m (including here) and coped well with the step up in trip when second over C&D recently Merits respect.

24Apr Hex 24f HcpC soft 2/15 Gibberwell (IRE) 2l

15Apr Nwc 20f HcpC heavy 1/5 Brickadank (IRE) s.h

30Mar Hex 20f HcpC heavy 2/7 En Meme Temps (FR) nk

TFRHHIII BHA85

FORM 031P4P- D

TIMEFORM VIEW Backed at long odds, despite being 15lb out of the handicap, and showed much improved form when off the mark over fences at Wetherby (24.2f soft) in January

Not in anything like the same form since, though.

6Apr Wet 24f HcpC gd-sf P/15 Silver In Disguise -

18Mar Nwc 23f HcpC heavy 4/6 Maid of Houxty 29l

23Feb Seg 26f HcpC good P/7 Sir Apollo (IRE) -

TFRHHHII BHA85

FORM 4/51041- C D

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful twice over hurdles (both at 23.3f) here last year Below par latest start under Rules at Perth 10 months ago but he was a wide-margin winner between the flags 26 days ago and enters calculations on this chase debut.

Jun22 Per 23f HcpH good 7/10 Glen Ava (IRE) 11l

Jun22 Hex 23f HcpH good 1/8 Olympus (IRE) nk

May22 Per 23f HcpH gd-sf 5/11 Brandy McQueen (IRE) 26l

8 ROBERTD’ORES(FR)(37)

Gr g Great Pretender (IRE) - Sister du Berlais (FR) 6 10-7

J Jonathon Bewley (3) E Tongue Strap

T George Bewley, Colby

O Mr Alan Udale

B Mr Gilles Delliaux

S Lloyd Ltd

9 EVEQUE(FR)(12)

Ch g Kotky Bleu (FR) - Gloria IV (FR) 9 10-6

J Ross Chapman E Cheek Pieces

T Jane Walton, Otterburn

O Mrs J. M. Walton

B Vicomtesse Yves D’Armaille

S Dunns Houses

10

LASTIN’MEMORIES(GB)(66)

B g Overbury (IRE) - Dusky Dante (IRE) 11 10-2

J Lewis Stones (3) E Visor

T Sandy Forster Kelso

O Miss Sandra Forster

B Mrs J. K. M. Oliver

11

ABOUTTIMEYOUTOLDME(GB)(360)

Ch g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Mary Boleyn (IRE) 9 10-2

J Danny McMenamin

T Paul Robson, Hawick

O Miss Deborah Auld

B Chasemore Farm

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

Stewards Note:

TFRHIIII BHA79

FORM 5P1000- D

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning pointer but has offered little in a handful of runs over hurdles and big step forward needed now upped in trip for this chase debut.

30Mar Hex 20f Hdl

TFRHHHII BHA78

FORM 25P/564-

TIMEFORM VIEW Posted one of his better efforts when fourth in the 15-runner C&D handicap won by Gibberwell recently Down another 1lb and place possibilities if able to build on that with the aid of first-time cheekpieces. 24Apr Hex 24f HcpC

TFRHIIII BHA73

FORM 06/P56P-

TIMEFORM VIEW Not the force of the old nowadays and it’s best to look elsewhere.

TFRHIIII BHA70

FORM 60P0/6P-

VIEW He’s hard to warm to starting out in this sphere for new yard on the back of a 12-month absence.

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

LASTIN’ MEMORIES: Following its run on 1/3/2023 it was reported that the horse’s saddle slipped late-on.

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Without Conviction (IRE), 11-2 Ex S’Elance (FR), 6-1 Skyhill (IRE), 13-2 Event of Sivola (FR), 15-2 Eveque (FR), 10-1 West Lawn (GB), 12-1 Dolly Dancer (IRE), 20-1 Ballynagran (IRE), 40-1 Robert d’Ores (FR), 100-1 Lastin’ Memories (GB), 150-1 Abouttimeyoutoldme (GB) PLAY

It could be worth chancing DOLLY DANCER, who hasn’t shone since striking over this C&D last summer but she’s been given a chance by the handicapper and there were positives to glean from her latest effort at Kelso (travelled well for a long way back from a 2-month break). Without Conviction is an obvious threat following her Ayr success and she is next on the list ahead of recent point winner/ chase debutante West Lawn (2-2 over hurdles here) and Event of Sivola.

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for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9650

Leading course trainer (17-22): W Coltherd (16 wins from 110 runners, 15%) runs BUDARRI

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): S Barclay (3 wins from 15 runners, 20%) runs ENSEL DU PERCHE

Fancy That: W Coltherd won this race in 2016 and 2018 The stable runs BUDARRI today

Longest Traveller: DAWN RAIDER trained by G Hanmer, Tattenhall, 184 miles.

1

RAECIUSFELIX(IRE)(202)

Ch g Stowaway - Dances With Waves (IRE) 9 12-2

J Sean Quinlan E Cheek Pieces

T Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield

O Mr John Wade

B Gregory Rossiter

S Stonegreave Aggregates Ltd, Bluegrass Horse Feeds

2

FOLLOWYOURARROW(FR)(19)

B or Br g Crillon (FR) - Rakane Rouge (FR) 7 12-1

J Jonathon Bewley (3)

T George Bewley, Colby

O Annett, Richardson, Eales and Todd

B Mr Xavier Leredde

3 DAWNRAIDER(IRE)(28)

B g Mahler - Woodview Dawn (IRE) 11 11-12

J Jack Hogan (5) E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces

T Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall

O Mr T. G. Kelly

B R. McCarthy

S TGK Construction Co. Ltd

4 FEVERROQUE(FR)(19)

Gr g Diamond Boy (FR) - Belle Saga (FR) 8 11-12

J Nathan Moscrop

T Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield

O Graham & Christine Seward

B Ms Genevieve Mongin

S Bluegrass Horse Feeds

5 THEELECTRICIAN(IRE)(28)

Ch g Leading Light (IRE) - Spring Flower (IRE) 7 11-6

J Ryan Mania E Cheek Pieces

T R. Mike Smith, Galston

O Spittal and Smith

B Christopher Maye

S Spittal Haulage Scotland Ltd

6 DONOWRONG(IRE)(353)

Br g Sageburg (IRE) - Uncommited (IRE) 7 11-6

J John Kington

T Justin Landy, Leyburn

O Mrs Pauline Southerington

B J. P. King & P. Turley

7 SHANTOUMOON(IRE)(41)

B g Shantou (USA) - Emma Ami (IRE) 6 11-5

J Harry Reed E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces

T Tristan Davidson, Carlisle

O Mr Paul L. Drinkwater

B P. Doocey S

TFRHHIII BHA102

FORM 522114-

TIMEFORM VIEW All-the-way winner of handicap chases at Sedgefield and Kelso (both at around 21f) in September Decent fourth back at Sedgefield the following month but absent since.

TFRHHHII BHA101

FORM 3142P0- CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Opened chase account at the second attempt over C&D last summer Below par both starts since returning from a break in February (latest over hurdles at Kelso) but wouldn’t be without an each-way chance if on-song.

TFRHHIII BHA98

FORM 440500- D

TIMEFORM VIEW Now just 1lb above the mark off which he last hit the target at Leicester in March 2022 but efforts in recent months have not been particularly inspiring.

TFRHHHHI BHA98

FORM F32244-

TIMEFORM VIEW Hurdles winner who remains a maiden in this sphere following 7 attempts but has made the frame on all 6 of his completed chase starts. Latest fourth of 14 at Kelso (21.6f, good) was a creditable effort and he’s one to consider

TFRHHHII BHA92

FORM 125PP1- CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden hurdler but off the mark over fences here last May and added to his tally at Carlisle 28 days ago. However, a 5lb rise for that narrow success could be enough to find him out.

8Apr Car 20f HcpC gd-sf 1/13 Everyday Champagne (IRE)s.h

14Feb Ayr 20f HcpC gd-sf P/9 Ardera Cross (IRE) -

Dec22 Ayr 20f HcpC gd-sf P/10 Lisloran (IRE) -

TFRHHIII BHA92

FORM 4104/03- D

TIMEFORM VIEW Hurdles winner at Sedgefield in August 2021 and posted his best effort since when third of 10 at Southwell last spring. Will need to improve to make a successful debut in this sphere, though, particularly on the back of an 11-month absence.

May22 Swl 20f HcpH good 3/10 Rare Clouds 31/4l

May22 Mkt 20f HcpH good 9/15 Infiniti (IRE) 15l

TFRHHHII BHA91

FORM 060144-

TIMEFORM VIEW Backed at long odds equipped with first-time cheekpieces and ran out a clear winner of a handicap hurdle at Kelso in February Has followed that with a couple of creditable efforts in defeat and each-way shout if he takes to fences at the first attempt. 26Mar Car 25f HcpH heavy 4/8 Topkapi Star 3l

good

good

8 RIBEYE(GB)(43)

B g Lucarno (USA) - Elusive Swallow

J Thomas Dowson

T Peter Atkinson, Northallerton

O Mrs Lucinda Atkinson

B Michael Broad

9 CUDGEL(GB)(12)

B g Sulamani (IRE) - Posh Stick

10

8 11-4

TFRHHHII BHA90

FORM 054133-

TIMEFORM VIEW Stepped up on chase debut display when scoring at Market Rasen (3m, good) in February Solid efforts in defeat over hurdles both starts since and couldn’t rule out back in this sphere.

TFRHHHHH BHA84

FORM 054411- C

10 10-12

J Conor O’Farrell E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces

T James Walton, Morpeth

O Messrs F. T. Walton

B Messrs F. T. Walton

THEWHITEVOLCANO(IRE)(21)

B g September Storm (GER) - Ravishing Rita (IRE)

J Ross Chapman

T Wilf Storey Consett

O Mr W. Storey

B Mr Philip White

11 BUDARRI(GB)(53)

B g Supreme Sound - Amtaar

11 10-12

TIMEFORM VIEW Clearly at the top of his game, bagging handicap chases over 15.6f here the last twice. 6lb rise for latest success fair enough and this 10-y-o can be expected to make a bold bid to complete the hat-trick.

TFRHIIII BHA84

FORM 0/60004-

TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran who lost his way in Ireland and hard to derive any encouragement from his exploits over hurdles upon joining present yard. 15Apr

TFRHHIII BHA82

FORM 136012- D

10 10-10

J Sam Coltherd E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces

T Stuart Coltherd, Selkirk

O Cruikshank Coltherd

B Neil J. Cruikshank

S Bell Rural Solutions

12 ASHJAN(GB)(12)

B g Medicean - Violet (IRE)

10 10-9

J Lewis Stones (3) E Cheek Pieces

T Sandy Forster Kelso

O Dave Skeldon & Sandy Forster

B Stourbank Stud

13 ENSELDUPERCHE(FR)(12)

B g Anabaa Blue - Onvavoir (FR)

J Danny McMenamin

T Stella Barclay, Garstang

O Matt Watkinson Racing I

B Mr Philippe Hardy

S Lancashire Racing Stables Limited

14

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Musselburgh in February and followed that with a creditable second at Sedgefield (17f, heavy) a month later Still, he’s not the most reliable overall and this step back up in trip is of dubious benefit. 14Mar

TFRHHIII BHA81

FORM 005P3P-

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 3 times last spring and back on track when third of 7 over hurdles at Carlisle (19.3f, good) in April. However, pulled up in handicap chases here won by Cudgel either side of that and he’s hard to recommend.

24Apr Hex 15f HcpC soft P/11

TFRHHIII BHA75

FORM 5552U4-

9 10-3

HALLOWEDGROUND(IRE)(53)

B g Mahler - Castlehaven (IRE)

8 10-2

J Alan Doyle (5) E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces

T Paula Smith, Malton

O Miss Paula Smith

B Eamonn and Liam O’Donovan

DECLARED RUNNERS 14

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TIMEFORM VIEW Twenty-one race maiden overall and, though not without each-way hope judged on the best of his form, others make more appeal from a win point of view

24Apr Hex 15f HcpC soft 4/11 Cudgel 20l

Sep22 Hex 20f HcpC gd-sf U/4 Straight Swap (IRE) -

Sep22 Hex 15f HcpC good 2/5 Going Mobile (IRE) 11/2l

TFRHIIII BHA70

FORM 000/0/0P-

TIMEFORM VIEW Hard to make a case for this 8-y-o judged on what he’s shown in 6 starts over hurdles to date. Has undergone a wind op ahead of this chase debut and big step forward required.

14Mar Seg 19f HcpH soft P/12 Telhimlisten (IRE) -

6Mar Wet 16f HcpH good 7/8 Darkest Day (IRE) 29l

Oct21 Kel 20f HcpH good 11/12 Red Ochre 71l

2022: SPUTNIK (IRE) 7 10 0 Bruce Lynn 9-2 (Jackie Stephen) 11 ran

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 14

Stewards Note:

DAWN RAIDER: Following its run on 8/4/2023 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.

DO NO WRONG: Following its run on 18/5/2022 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Cudgel (GB), 11-2 Fever Roque (FR), 8-1 Ribeye (GB), 17-2 The Electrician (IRE), 11-1 Shantou Moon (IRE), 12-1 Follow Your Arrow (FR), Budarri (GB), 14-1 Raecius Felix (IRE), Ensel du Perche (FR), 22-1 Do No Wrong (IRE), 25-1 Dawn Raider (IRE), 28-1 Ashjan (GB), 100-1 The White Volcano (IRE), 200-1 Hallowed Ground (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

The one with the most appealing profile is CUDGEL, who may well complete a course hat-trick with both this step back up in trip and higher mark unlikely to be too much of an issue. Fever Roque should make his presence felt and Shantou Moon would also have a chance if taking to the larger obstacles.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CUDGEL 2.FEVER ROQUE (FR) 3.SHANTOU MOON (IRE)

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In the event of an incident on the racecourse, any horse affected will receive immediate treatment from the Racecourse’s Veterinary team.

Qualified Paramedics and Doctors are also on hand in the case of any incident involving a jockey.

If any incident occurs during a race it is routine practice for screens to be erected around the horse or jockey receiving the treatment.

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THE LANGLEY CASTLE AN OUTSTANDING SMALL HOTEL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £14650

and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

Leading course trainer (17-22): M Hammond (19 wins from 224 runners, 8%) runs APPLAUS

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Menzies (3 wins from 26 runners, 12%) runs ONWARD ROUTE and RUSSIAN VIRTUE

Longest Traveller: GLADIATORIAL trained by N Kelly, Ireland.

1 BANDOFOUTLAWS(IRE)(21)

B g Fast Company (IRE) - Band of Colour (IRE) 8 12-0

J Jack Hogan (5) E Cheek Pieces

T Ben Haslam, Middleham

O Mr John P. McManus

B Kilnamoragh Stud

2 FINGAL’SHILL(IRE)(21)

B g Shirocco (GER) - Fingal’s Sister (IRE) 7 11-12

J Thomas Dowson

T Peter Atkinson, Northallerton

O Mr P. G. Atkinson

B J. Kinsella

3 VOCALDUKE(IRE)(45)

B g Vocalised (USA) - Heir Today (IRE) 7 11-10

J Charlotte Jones (3)

T James Moffatt, Cartmel

O Jim Bracken, Keith Hadwin & DJM

B J. S. Bolger

S Station Yard Garage Ltd

4 CAPTAINZEBO(IRE)(28)

B g Brian Boru - Waydale Hill

11 11-9

J Mr John Dixon (7) E Cheek Pieces

T John Dixon, Carlisle

O Mrs S. F. Dixon

B Mrs Juliet Brown

S Messrs J Dixon & Son

5 WELLEDUCATED(IRE)(15)

Ch g Getaway (GER) - Collegeofknowledge 7 11-6

J Jonathon Bewley (3)

T George Bewley, Colby

O Annett and Mandle

B Mrs Jennifer O’Neill

S Lloyd Ltd

6 ONWARDROUTE(IRE)(21)

B g Yeats (IRE) - Just Stunning (IRE) 9 11-5

J Sean Quinlan E Tongue Strap

T Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield

O Mr John Wade

B John O’Brien

S Stonegrave Aggregates Ltd, Bluegrass Horse Feeds

7 APPLAUS(GER)(28)

B g Tiger Hill (IRE) - All About Love (GER) 11 11-4

J Joshua Thompson (10) E Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces

T Micky Hammond, Middleham

O Mrs Gemma Hogg

B Gestut Hof Ittlingen

S Micky Hammond Racing

TFRHHIII BHA122

FORM 3//6/0P00- D

TIMEFORM VIEW One-time useful hurdler who has been seen out sparingly in the last couple of years. Well held all 4 starts for current yard so hard to support, even from falling mark.

15Apr Nwc 16f HcpH heavy 7/7 Fingal’s Hill (IRE) 28l

Girl

TFRHHHHH BHA120

FORM 021/011- D

(GER) -

TIMEFORM VIEW Made it 3 wins in his last 4 starts when scoring in handicap company at Doncaster (19f) and Newcastle (17f) this spring. Did it quite cosily at the latter venue and a further 4lb rise shouldn’t prevent him makng a bold bid for the hat-trick.

15Apr

TFRHHHII BHA118

FORM 164U20- D

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning start for Jimmy Moffatt at Cartmel last June and back to that form when head second to the reopposing Applaus at Carlisle in February Disappointing at Haydock since, though.

22Mar Hay 18f HcpH soft 8/10 Alnadam (FR) 33l

6Feb Car 17f HcpH gd-sf 2/13 Applaus (GER) hd

Aug22 Cml 17f HcpH good U/11 Kerosine Light (IRE) -

TFRHHHII BHA117

FORM 465630-

TIMEFORM VIEW Has done most of his winning at Carlisle. Wasn’t at his best last season but is well handicapped in first-time cheekpieces give him a lift.

TFRHHIII BHA114

FORM 1115P0- CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Four wins in a very productive first half of last season but has been operating below his best since returning to action this spring. A bounce back is needed.

21Apr Ayr 16f HcpH gd-sf 10/15 Afadil (FR) 15l

24Mar Mus 17f HcpH gd-sf P/14 Cuban Cigar -

4Mar Kel 20f HcpH gd-sf 5/10 Santos Blue 15l

TFRHHHII BHA113

FORM 131305- CD

TIMEFORM VIEW In excellent heart over hurdles last summer including a C&D novice win. Might have needed his latest Newcastle run after a 6 month-break but he was just over 20 lengths behind Fingal’s Hill on that occasion.

15Apr Nwc 16f HcpH heavy 5/7 Fingal’s Hill (IRE) 20l

Oct22 Kel 16f HcpH good 7/8 Well Educated (IRE) 24l

Sep22 Hex 15f HcpC good 3/4 Saint Arvans (FR) 61/4l

TFRHHHHI BHA112

FORM P21102- CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Two wins at Carlisle over the winter and another good run there when second last time. Has winning form over C&D, too. Can play a part.

8

DONNIEAZOFF(IRE)(37)

Ch g Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Bonny River (IRE) 7 11-4

J Gavin Sheehan

T Jamie Snowden, Lambourn

O The Footie Partnership

B P. J. Reynolds

S Betvictor

9

GLADIATORIAL(IRE)(56)

B g Fame And Glory - Shed

8 11-4

J Mr Oran McGill (7) E Tongue Strap

T Noel C. Kelly, Northern Ireland

O Mr William M. Brown

B Mr Eamonn Bracken

10 RUSSIANVIRTUE(GB)(43)

B g Toronado (IRE) - Russian Rhapsody 6 10-13

J Nathan Moscrop

T Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield

O Mr Derek Thompson

B Derek R. Price

S Bluegrass Horse Feeds

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Stewards Note:

TFRHHHHI BHA112

FORM 34//2521- D

TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark at the fifth time of asking over hurdles when seeing off 8 rivals in a 2m Taunton maiden in March. Has a less exposed profile than a lot of these now moving into a handicap. Respected.

TFRHHIII BHA112

FORM U20505-

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler who came close to opening his account over fences at Kelso in October Below par since though, including over hurdles on last 3 outings.

TFRHHHHI BHA107

FORM 6P/1114- D

TIMEFORM VIEW Has thrived for this yard, completing the hat-trick over hurdles at Sedgefield in January Scored again back on the Flat in March and shaped as if still in good form when fourth of 14 in Musselburgh hurdle since. A must for the shortlist.

24Mar Mus 17f HcpH gd-sf 4/14 Cuban Cigar 15l 9Mar Nwc 10f Hcp stand 1/8 Breguet Boy (IRE)

Angel 23/

2022: DRUMCONNOR LAD (IRE) 12 11 7 Tom Midgley 22-1 (Adrian Keatley) 9 ran

VOCAL DUKE: Following its run on 22/3/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Fingal’s Hill (IRE), 4-1 Donnie Azoff (IRE), 6-1 Russian Virtue (GB), 17-2 Captain Zebo (IRE), 9-1 Applaus (GER), 11-1 Vocal Duke (IRE), 14-1 Onward Route (IRE), 25-1 Band of Outlaws (IRE), Well Educated (IRE), 50-1 Gladiatorial (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

FINGAL’S HILL is taken to defy the handicapper again and make it 3 in a row. Russian Virtue has had an excellent spell since joining Rebecca Menzies and is next best ahead of Jamie Snowden handicap newcomer

Donnie Azoff

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RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 5.30 - THE MARRILL GROUP CORONATION DAY CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE

(CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4568 to the winning horse The second to receive £2101, the third £1050, the fourth £525 and the fifth £262. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, May 1st and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 4th. Penalties, after April 29th, 2023 for each hurdle race won 7lb. To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to May 3rd, 2023, have not ridden more than 20 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed and wins in any races run under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority will count) Jockeys riding for their own stables allowed, in addition 3lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £30 awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in the race. 27 entries at £35 - Closed May 1st, 2023 Owners Prize Money Winner £3494; Second £1746; Third £874; Fourth £437; Fifth £218 (Penalty Value £4568.06) 5 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10 A

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Second Race 6.05 - THE SKY SPORTS RACING SELLING HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4465 to the winning horse The second to receive £2057, the third £1028 and the fourth £514. for four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, May 1st and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 4th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 1lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after 2020 a winner of a hurdle race 5lb Of 2 hurdle races 8lb Of 3 hurdle races 11lb. The winner to be sold by auction in accordance with the Rules of Racing for £4000 Advertised Claiming Price of any other horse starting £6000 A memento will be presented to the Winning Owner and a cash prize of £30 awarded to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. A commission of 10% (plus V.A.T.) of the selling price will be payable to the Racecourse by the Owner of the horse at the time of sale. The claiming price of each horse will be subject to an additional 10% Premium (plus V.A.T.) payable to the Racecourse, split equally between the Buyer and the Owner and both the selling price and the advertised claiming price will be subject to V.A.T., where applicable. The post-race auction of the winner will be conducted in POUNDS 18 entries at £30. - Closed May 1st, 2023 Owners Prize Money Winner £3422; Second £1711; Third £855; Fourth £428 (Penalty Value £4465.72)

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Third Race 6.40 - THE BOBBY ROBERTS MEMORIAL NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4901 to the winning horse The second to receive £2258, the third £1128 and the fourth £565 for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than two hurdle races. Enter by noon, May 1st and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 4th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 9lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 1lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 12lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £30 awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in the race. 22 entries at £35 - Closed May 1st, 2023 Owners Prize Money Winner £3756; Second £1878; Third £939; Fourth £470 (Penalty Value £4901.40) 2 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10

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Fourth Race 7.10 - THE FOLLOW HEXHAM RACECOURSE ON TWITTER @hexhamraces NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8000 to the winning horse The second to receive £3681, the third £1840, the fourth £921 and the fifth £459 for novice five yrs old and upwards. £45 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £45 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £0 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 4th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after April 29th, 2023 for each steeple chase won 7lb (20 lb weight range). A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £30 awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in the race. 11 entries, 4 at £45 and 7 at £45 - Closed May 1st, 2023 Owners Prize Money Winner £6119; Second £3059; Third £1530; Fourth £765; Fifth £382. (Penalty Value £8000.71) Weights raised 2lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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Fifth Race 7.40 - THE DOWNLOAD THE N-E BET APP TODAY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5096 to the winning horse The second to receive £2344 the third £1172, the fourth £586 and the fifth £292. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, May 1st and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 4th. Penalties, after April 29th, 2023 for each steeple chase won 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £30 awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in the race 20 entries at £45Closed May 1st, 2023 Owners Prize Money Winner £3898; Second £1948; Third £975; Fourth £487; Fifth £243 (Penalty Value £5096.16)

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Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5096 to the winning horse

Sixth Race 8.10 - THE VIEW OUR STATIC CARAVAN SITE TODAY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5)

The second to receive £2344 the third £1172, the fourth £586 and the fifth £292. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, May 1st and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 4th. Penalties, after April 29th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £30 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 25 entries at £40. - Closed May 1st, 2023 Owners Prize Money Winner £3898; Second £1948; Third £975; Fourth £487; Fifth £243 (Penalty Value £5096.16)

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Seventh Race 8.40 - THE LANGLEY CASTLE AN OUTSTANDING SMALL HOTEL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7736 to the winning horse The second to receive £3559, the third £1779, the fourth £890 and the fifth £443 for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, May 1st and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 4th. Penalties, after April 29th, 2023 for each hurdle race won 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £30.00 awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in the race. 16 entries at £45 - Closed May 1st, 2023 Owners Prize Money Winner £5917; Second £2958; Third £1480; Fourth £740; Fifth £369. (Penalty Value £7736.66) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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2023 FIXTURES

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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

SATURDAY 13TH MAY, 2023

HEART OF ALL ENGLAND

SATURDAY 20TH MAY, 2023

HAYDON POINT-TO-POINT

TUESDAY 23RD MAY, 2023 (Evening)

CELEBRATING NORTHUMBERLAND

EVENING

SATURDAY 3RD JUNE, 2023

SATURDAY 17TH JUNE, 2023

CHARITY RACE DAY

SUNDAY 25TH JUNE, 2023

LADIES DAY

TUESDAY 6TH SEPTEMBER 2023 (Evening)

SKY SPORTS RACING

FRIDAY 6TH OCTOBER 2023

AUTUMN RACEDAY

SATURDAY 14TH OCTOBER 2023

OCTOBER RACEDAY

FRIDAY 10TH NOVEMBER 2023

WEATHERBYS RACEDAY

WEDNESDAY 22ND NOVEMBER 2023

WINTER RACEDAY

WEDNESDAY 13TH DECEMBER 2023

CHRISTMAS RACEDAY

BUY YOUR TICKETS ONLINE

Senior and Student DISCOUNTS available for all fixtures

FREE public car parking and courtesy bus service

EXCELLENT facilities and viewing for all racegoers

Tickets for all race meetings at Hexham Racecourse can be booked online at www.hexham-racecourse.co.uk

Or call the racecourse office on 01434 606881

The Racecourse Office, Yarridge Road, Hexham, Northumberland NE46 2JP

www.hexham-racecourse.co.uk